Head of Finance and Risk

Head of Finance & Risk

Location: Central London / Hybrid
Salary: £55,000-60,000
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – monthly in-person staff meeting in Central London

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Risk to join a highly respected national organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's financial strategy, with a particular focus on long-term financial sustainability.

Working closely with the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues, you will provide strategic financial advice while also leading the day-to-day finance function and a small finance team.

This is an opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys operating as a business partner and strategic adviser, rather than simply overseeing the numbers.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnering

• Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to deliver the organisation's financial strategy.
• Provide financial insight and advice to senior colleagues and Trustees.
• Lead the operational finance function and a small finance team.
• Ensure strong financial controls and successful year-end and audit processes.
• Support the organisation's long-term financial sustainability.

Governance, Audit & Risk

• Lead on financial governance, audit and risk management.
• Act as secretariat for the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
• Manage the organisation's risk management processes and risk register.
• Lead on business continuity and financial risk planning.
• Provide high-quality analysis and insight to support decision-making.

Strategic Development

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the organisation's next strategy.
• Help develop financial strategies that support sustainable growth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and Trustees to achieve strategic and operational objectives.

About You

We are looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent commercial, analytical and interpersonal skills.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accounting qualification, such as AAT Level 4 or equivalent, or chartered accountant status.
• 3–5 years' finance experience within the charity sector.
• Experience producing year-end/statutory accounts in accordance with Charities SORP.
• Experience reporting to and advising Boards and/or committees.
• Experience developing finance strategies to support financial sustainability.
• Strong analytical and audit skills.
• Experience or understanding of risk management and business continuity planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to operate confidently as a business partner and trusted adviser.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage both strategic and operational priorities.
• High levels of personal and professional integrity.